Crossword clue
“Applied oil to”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LUBEDLetters5
Starts withL
Ends withD
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Applied oil to” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 11, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with D.
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What is the answer to the “Applied oil to” clue?+
The answer is LUBED (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 11, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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